Overstayed a visa as a minor and want to start the k-1 process(merged)

[pseudonym 0]

Hello~

My Background Story:

I went to America when I was four years old. I think my mother had a student visa and our whole family went with her. We never became permanent residents but were living in America on that expired visa..... I found this out when i was about 15.

My father got us DACA but since it was irresponsible to continue to be in a country where you're not legally there, so i went to korea when I was 17 in 2014.

So, I have a boyfriend in America and we want to start the process of the K1 visa.

Question: Is it possible for me to apply and get the visa even though I violated immigration laws??

Help would be so much appreciated.

[newacct 688]

Shouldn't be a problem. You don't accrue "unlawful presence" for the purposes of the 9B ban while under 18 (or while under DACA), so you didn't have any "unlawful presence" when you left, and you have no ban.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

You should be fine. You'll get asked about your immigration history at the interview, but since you left while still a minor, you have no ban.

[pseudonym 0]

I know a lot of people say you should just do it on your own but my process might have few complications.

First: I went to america when I was four on a visa with family. I stayed on an expired visa until I was 17. I heard since I was under 18 I'm not responsible for the immigration violation. However would it make the process even more complicated?

Second: my bf in america got charged with something minor. Could be still go with the process?

[tt123 1]

I do not know much about your immigration violation issue. But the fact that your bf has been charged is not a problem for K1 application. Because they do not check his police clearance.

If I were you, I would have a lawyer. Your immigration violation would at least effect consular's judgment or opinion on you.

[pseudonym 0]

My Background Story:

I went to America when I was four years old. I think my mother had a student visa and our whole family went with her. We never became permanent residents but were living in America on that expired visa..... I found this out when i was about 15.

My father got us DACA but since it was irresponsible to continue to be in a country where you're not legally there, so i went to korea when I was 17 in 2014.

Does this mean that I cant?

I would love to hear from a person with a similar experience.

What additional forms would i have to fill out?

Will the person whos going to interview me going to think its fraud?

[Boiler 46,107]

I doubt if you will have any issues, did all your family leave?

[pseudonym 0]

Yes everyone left and ive known by bf since highschool

so im afraid they'll think its like fraud or something

[Ontarkie 14,485]

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[Caykay1 71]

Just be truthful and detailed in explaining at the interview and I believe you should be fine.